Oil finished hardwood floors give your home a beautiful rich look with a natural glow.
Tile and hardwood in kitchen.
Of course with tile flooring you can also install radiant heat underneath but this definitely adds to the cost.
Imports to consider are ipe brazilian walnut 3680 santos mahogany 2200 and jarrah 1910.
Home flooring pro tips for installing hardwood in the kitchen.
The kitchen is the room in your house that takes on the most wear and tear.
To protect against scratches and dents use hardwood in the kitchen that has a high janka hardness rating the best domestic woods are hickory 1820 hard maple 1450 and white oak 1360.
Hardwood flooring in kitchen cons it is susceptible to various kinds of damages from water spills scratches and leaks.
Hardwood floors are warmer on your feet.
Because of this hardwood flooring has recently become popular as it can create a stunning seamless look in any room of your home.
Spills dropped pots and utensils food that boils over crafts time and tons of foot traffic mean you need kitchen flooring that can keep up with all the action.
Hardwood can be costly especially the exotic hardwoods like the rosewood or teak.
The great kitchen flooring debate.
Tile draws heat away so tile flooring feels colder especially in the winter.